Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a green vest and prefers black and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His crest is black and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Barendd hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Seamstress. He's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a violet vest and prefers brown and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Jelenneth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Jelenneth is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jelenneth studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Bard school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. His red hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Hoshgrish is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: This man wears long strands of ruby and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balimaar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balimaar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and black tie, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Tailor, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1300 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).